Hospital Celebrates 90 Years of Community Care

• Mount Alvernia Hospital is celebrating more than 90 years of providing medical services.
• Guildford’s MP, Zöe Franklin (Lib Dem), joined staff, doctors and specially invited guests to unveil a plaque and join the celebrations on Thursday, August 20.

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SurreyLive — Surrey News · yesterday £3 million recovered from people or companies who damaged Surrey barriers and road signs will go towards fixing potholes • The money is collected from those who cause damage to Surrey's road signs and barriers

Guildford Dragon · yesterday Shadow Authority Leaders Say Devolution Must Be ‘Done Right’ • By James Moules local democracy reporter Surrey’s shadow authority leaders have insisted that devolution in the county must be “done right” after the government proposed beefed up new planning powers for mayors.

SurreyLive — Surrey News · yesterday Family left in 'dire straights' as Surrey school cuts back on residential places • Visa issues could mean a student with complex needs is left without an education

University of Surrey news RSS feed · 7 days ago Understanding Surrey’s Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector • Understanding Surrey’s Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector rc00971 Wed, 19/08/2026 - 10:04 News Surrey has a vibrant and diverse voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, spanning small volunteer-led groups, charities, social enterprises and larger organisations supporting communities across the county.

SurreyLive — Guildford · yesterday Residents of historic Surrey hamlet rise against plans to convert listed building into spa • Residents of the tiny village have made their objections clear

Woking News & Mail · yesterday Biker caught on M25 only had provisional licence • Magistrates at a Surrey court have handed three points to a learner driver from Woking who was caught riding a motorbike on Britain’s busiest motorway.

Epsom & Ewell Times · Local news · yesterday How two became one became three – how “unitary” means “trinity”. • The central promise of local government reorganisation was easy to understand. • Surrey’s confusing two-tier system would be swept away. • Surrey County Council and the county’s 11 borough and district councils

Woking News & Mail · Local news · yesterday Cyclist injured in coach collision near Woking • A coach driver is being questioned following a serious collision near Woking that left a cyclist needing hospital treatment.

Epsom & Ewell Times · Local news · yesterday The young have their place in new Surrey governing • Surrey’s youngest councillors want to see more young people get involved in local government – and not let growing hostility towards elected representatives deter them from standing. • Elections to Surrey’s

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 34 public listings happening across Guildford over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

1 SepGuildford Farmers Market High Street Guildford

26 Aug; 2 SepSunflower café Guildford Reformed Church

27 AugAn Evening with Adele Parks Waterstones

27 Aug; 3 SepBowling for Mental Wellbeing Guildford Spectrum

29 AugCommunity Fun Day Guildford Reformed Church

3 SepCelebrating Miles! The Steve Waterman Octet Guildford Pavillion

3 SepExhibition Preview: Ellen Doggett (Winner of GFA Public Vote 2025) New House Art Space

30 AugGuildford Coffee Club New House Art Space

4 SepGuildford Fringe Festival‬ 2026 Town Centre

4 Seplunch Club Guildford United reformed Church

5 SepThe Mantecas Castle Grounds

6 SepNorwood Wind Ensemble - Bandstand Concert Castle Grounds

6 SepOpera on the Balcony The Guildhall

6 SepThe Big Buzz - Family Fun Zone Guildford Pavillion

6 SepThe Big Buzz 26 - Bee-lieve XI v Lashings World XI T20 Cricket Guildford Pavillion

7 SepAn Evening with Meg Mason Waterstones

7 SepExploring Ink and Bleach The Guildford Institute

7 SepLunch Time Jazz: Alan Barnes & David Newton Guildford Institute

8 SepArt for Relaxation Workshop – Drawing Nature The Guildford Institute

8 SepCreative Writing Workshop The Guildford Institute

29 AugGuided Tour of Guildford Cathedral | 29 August

28 Aug at 11:45Guildford Explorers| Guided Walk - Friday 28 August at 11:45

1 SepGuildford Guildhall Open Day - Tuesday 1 September 2026

28 Aug at 17:30; 29 & 31 Aug; 3, 6 & 8 SepGuildford Story | Guided Walk - Friday 28 August 2026 at 17:30

27 AugHidden Guildford | Guided Walk - Thursday 27 August 2026

31 AugHigh Clandon Vineyard Open Day - 31 August 2026

1 SepJudge-ment day at Guildford Guildhall - 1 September

5 SepLaw & Disorder | Guided Walk - Saturday 5 September 2026

30 AugLewis Carroll | Guided Walk - Sunday 30 August 2026

30 AugSparkle Vegan Market - 30 August

30 AugThe Great Barn of Wanborough Open Day - 30 August

8 SepLittle Notes: 14mos-2.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 8 Sep 2026

8 SepLittle Notes: 2.5-4.5yrs Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 8 Sep 2026

8 SepLittle Notes: 5-14mos Autumn Term Pass Fun-filled music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers Tue 8 Sep 2026

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Did you know? · Guildford

Guildford Cathedral is one of only three Anglican cathedrals built in England in the 20th century, alongside Liverpool and Coventry. Source →